Information for transgender disclosure applicants
If you're transgender and applying for a disclosure you can apply using a special process.
This means you only have to tell Disclosure Scotland your previous gender.
You don't have to tell the person or organisation asking you for a disclosure – unless you're happy for them to know.
Disclosure application process for transgender applicants
You should use your present name and gender to fill out the disclosure application form.
Do this this for whatever type of disclosure you're applying for.
You don't have to:
- answer 'yes' to the part of the form about previous names unless you had other names that don't relate to your transgender status
- disclose names that you were previously known by
- give your Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) to your employer
Notify Disclosure Scotland of your previous names
To complete your disclosure application, you'll need to provide Disclosure Scotland with details of your previous names.
To do this, you should send a letter to Disclosure Scotland including the following information:
- your case reference number
- your contact details
- details of your previous names
Disclosure Scotland's Operations Management will let you know when they have received your information, so you can be sure your information will be handled safely.
Send your letter to:
Vetting Operations Manager
Disclosure Scotland
P.O. Box 250
Glasgow
G51 1YU
Mark the envelope 'Private and confidential' and/or 'To be opened by the addressee only'.
What your disclosure certificate will show
Your disclosure certificate will show your current name and will not include any previous names.
Get help with the process
If you need any help with your application, telephone 0300 020 0040 and ask to speak to the Vetting Operations Manager. The call centre is open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm.
